John Legend’s Philadelphia story began at 16, when the precocious student came to the big city for his freshman year at the University of Pennsylvania. “There were all kinds of reasons why I felt like ...

After breaking records and winning hearts with her debut album Lindiwe, soulful songstress Nontokozo Mkhize returns with a deluxe edition that delves even deeper into her faith, growth, and musical.

End of October, start of November—translation: no excuses to stay in. Kigali’s weekend calendar is stacked, from soulful worship to hip-hop sessions and Halloween chaos. Wherever you land, expect good ...

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From Lily Allen's devastating divorce record to Tame Impala's polarising return, here are October's best new music releases.

Armed with only his guitar and a mic, Caesar performed old and new songs alike, fostering community out of thin air, the ...

Despite a title - Returning To Myself - that suggests Brandi is looking inwards for inspiration, the album is a warm, ...

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Renee Rapp, during a recent event, said she won't make another R&B album because she doesn't want to disrespect Black artists ...

NEW YORK (AP) — “It's ‘Tycoon’ season,'” a beaming Ty Dolla $ign, declares. It is indeed. The inventive R&B singer has just released his fifth studio album ...

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At 16, he scored mic time on the coveted rising star showcase Amateur Night ... I make black music." Voodoo won best R&B album at the Grammys, and the video for its hit, "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," ...